Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tour Opens on May 13...Traditional Korean Music Performances Also Scheduled
by Lee Jonggil
Published 29 Apr.2026 09:00(KST)
Night Tours Open Until June 14
Special Performance on King Sejong's Birthday
The Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office of the National Heritage Administration announced on April 29 that it will operate the "First Half-Year Night Tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace" from May 13 to June 14.
Gwanghwamun, Heungnyemun, Geunjeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru, Sajongjeon, Gangnyeongjeon, Gyotaejeon, and the Amisan area will be opened to the public. The night tour will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the tour will be closed every Monday and Tuesday.
On May 15, a traditional Korean music performance by the Gwanhyeonmaengin Traditional Arts Group will take place at Gangnyeongjeon in celebration of King Sejong's birthday. From May 20 to 23, May 27 to 30, and June 4 to 5, performers from the National Gugak Center will present court music and court dance performances at Sujeongjeon.
Admission is free for children aged six or younger, adults aged 65 or older, visitors wearing hanbok, national merit recipients, and people with disabilities.
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